Hatley, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Monroe County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
622 Population 454/sq mi density
$63,000 Median Income $32,157 per capita
$189,900 Home Value $160,845 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 38.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$63,000 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,900 home value, $825/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hatley, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,000
16% below
$32,157 per capita
Home Value
$189,900
33% below
Zillow: $160,845
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
38.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
41% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Hatley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hatley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
67%
Rent
71%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hatley a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hatley residents earn a median household income of $63,000 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,157. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 666 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hatley is $189,900 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,845. Median rent is $825/month, with 38.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

19.8% of adults in Hatley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hatley has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population622
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density454/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,000
Per Capita$32,157
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$1,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,900
Rent$825
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$160,845
Housing Units288
Rent Burden38.3%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death13,062/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain57.5 in/yr
Elevation364 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute35 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Hatley was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.